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R895 OEG

1998 Skoda Felicia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,869 mi
Last recorded182,869 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 OEG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 182,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 174,228 miles

All suspension components have heavy surface corrosion but meet requirements

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strutt mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 174,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at coil spring corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components have heavy surface corrosion but meet requirements

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strutt mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 174,199 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 174,109 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 174,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 173,741 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

all welding coverd

Fail 20 Aug 2016 173,676 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 168,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 162,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 157,141 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 150,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 150,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 144,417 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 138,203 miles

corrosion around rear body

Fail 13 Aug 2010 137,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 131,744 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 131,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 125,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 119,792 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 113,519 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 106,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/rear mudflap hanging off

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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R895 OEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,201 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R895 OEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R895 OEG is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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